Legal Assistant – Civil Litigation

Gestolex; Lanaudière; Remote; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

3 weeks vacation

5 sick days (convertible)

Group Insurance and Group RRSPs

Stimulating work environment

Job summary

Gestolex in Joliette, Quebec seeks a Legal Assistant in Civil Litigation to support attorneys, draft and format documents, monitor dates, and coordinate hearings and filings. Fluent French is essential; English a plus.

You will manage client files and communications in a professional, collaborative environment. This role offers meaningful responsibility, attention to detail, teamwork, and the chance to grow.

Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm or in a similar position.
• Experience in civil litigation is a significant asset.
• Knowledge of legal procedures is a plus.
• Training in secretarial work or a related field.
• Excellent command of French; English (a plus).
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, independence, teamwork, and a customer-service-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and format various legal documents related to civil litigation;
• Monitor legal proceedings, schedules, and deadlines;
• Prepare the necessary documents for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials;
• Coordinate filings, service of process, and communications with the various parties involved;
• Manage schedules, client files, and administrative follow-ups;
• Track billing, billable time, and accounts receivable;
• Provide administrative support to attorneys and perform any other related tasks.

Skills

French fluency

English (a plus)

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Customer-service oriented

Education

Secretarial training or related field

Job description

We are looking for a Legal Assistant in Civil Litigation for our office in Joliette. Are you looking to grow in a professional, collaborative, and stimulating environment? This opportunity is for you!

Your main responsibilities

• Draft, review, and format various legal documents related to civil litigation;
• Monitor legal proceedings, schedules, and deadlines;
• Prepare the necessary documents for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials;
• Coordinate filings, service of process, and communications with the various parties involved;
• Manage schedules, client files, and administrative follow-ups;
• Track billing, billable time, and accounts receivable;
• Provide administrative support to attorneys and perform any other related tasks.

Profile required

• At least 1 year of experience in a law firm or in a similar position;
• Experience in civil litigation (a significant asset);
• Knowledge of legal procedures (a plus);
• Training in secretarial work or a related field;
• Excellent command of French; English (a plus);
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, independence, teamwork, and a customer-service-oriented approach.

Our advantages

• Competitive compensation, depending on experience;
• From 3 week of vacation;
• 5 days of sick leave that can be converted to pay;
• Group Insurance and Group RRSPs;
• A stimulating work environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.

Notes :
The masculine gender is used without discrimination and for the sole purpose of lightening the text. We offer equal employment opportunities to all. Only successful candidates will be contacted.